Orthopedic Surgeon Explains What Athletes Get Wrong About Recovery

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Board-certified orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Matthew Buchanan joins the show to explain what athletes often get wrong about injury recovery. We discuss why Achilles ruptures happen, what repeated ankle sprains can do long-term, how much pain is acceptable during rehab, when athletes should begin strengthening again, and how doctors determine whether someone is actually ready to return to competition. We also get into turf vs. grass, minimally invasive surgery, young-athlete injuries, and the mental side of being sidelined.

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Dr. Buchanan’s Links:

Website: https://www.nirschl.com/physicians/matthew-buchanan-md-foot-ankle-specialist-orthopedic-surgeon/

Website: https://www.washingtondcfootandankle.com/

Dr. Matthew Buchanan completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Duke University, earning the Dean’s List Award. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine where he was awarded the Department of Surgery Jonasson Prize for “Exceptional Performance and Dedication to Surgery”. Dr. Buchanan completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at West Virginia University where he served as Chief Resident. He then pursued further fellowship training in foot and ankle at the prestigious Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Buchanan has received numerous accolades, including selection by his peers as a Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctor and an Arlington Magazine Top Vote Getter: Best Orthopaedic Surgeon. Dr. Buchanan is an orthopaedic foot and ankle consultant to The Washington Ballet and served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Georgetown University.

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